In a show that involved Vince and Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, a firing, several champions in action and multiple hype videos for a returning main event caliber Superstar, the two events that stood out involved three newcomers and an Internet darling.

Daniel Bryan stunned the wrestling world by cashing in his "Money in the bank" briefcase to earn a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship. He beat The Big Show, who'd just beaten Mark Henry in a world title chairs match, to claim the belt at WWE's event at 1st Mariner Arena Sunday night.